CYCLE HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

Total Days Cycling

3 Days

Cycle Holiday Length

170 miles/272 kms

Cycle Route Difficulty

Challenging

HOLIDAY OVERVIEW

The “alternative” Coast to Coast ride opened to celebrate 15 years of Sustrans in Sept 2010.

The 170 mile Way of the Roses cycle route takes you from the west coast at Morecambe in Lancashire (The Red Rose), through the Lune Valley, over the Yorkshire Dales and along the Yorkshire Wolds before reaching the east coast in the Yorkshire seaside town of Bridlington (The White Rose).

On the way you will pass through the lovely towns of Settle, Pately Bridge, Ripon and Driffiend as well as the beautiful and historic city of York.

This is a ride with some significant climbs, especially around the Settle and Pately Bridge areas, though not technically challenging it is suitable for all riders with a reasonable level of experience and fitness.

Cycle Route Highlights

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal World Heritage Site (National Trust)

Stump Cross Caverns

The City of York & York Minster

Stunning scenery around every corner

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Fully Supported Holiday

Full support throughout your trip, our fully trained tour guide will meet you at various points along the route to ensure everyone is okay, supply you with light refreshments and water, they will also carry a stock of spare parts for your bike as well as a spare bike in case of total breakdown.

Transport

Depending upon where you spend your first night, we can put you up in either Whitehaven, Penrith or Newcastle, we will supply you with transport to the start of the route or from the end of the route back to your vehicle, train station or airport. We operate two fully licenced 8 seater large minibuses and cycle trailers so that your ride across is in comfort.

Accommodation

Unlike some other operators, we only use good quality, cycle friendly, ensuite accommodation that is on, or close to the cycle route. All accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis with a full cooked breakfast and vegetarian options always available. We also try and ensure that there is always somewhere close by to have a decent evening meal and some light refreshments. Prices are based on twin or double rooms with Single room options available (may be subject to an additional charge) You can have your first night in Whitehaven, Penrith or Newcastle.

Route Maps and Route Notes

You will be given a genuine copy of the Sustrans Sea to Sea Cycle route map to use throughout the ride and to keep for posterity. You will also get general information about the route, detailed maps of where your accommodation is each night, a list of cycle repair shops along the route along with other emergency contact numbers in case of any major or minor mishaps. We will also send you out a recommended list of what we believe you will require for your ride.

Emergency Recovery

If you do have a disaster and are totally stuck, either physically, mentally or mechanically, then we offer an emergency recovery service (up to 4 hour response) to get you off the route and to safety. May be chargeable depending upon circumstances.

Certificate of Completion

We all like a “trophy” to prove that we’ve done something! At Pedal Power we will give everyone who completes the ride a signed and dated Certificate of Completion to prove to those doubters back at home that you did do it, we will also take photos at the start and finish of the ride of individuals and groups as required.

Baggage transfers

We will pick-up your bag each day (1 bag per person, up to 15kg) label it and transfer it on to your next nights accommodation. If you have additional bags that you require transferred or bags that you want stored we can happily do that for you as well.

MAP & LOCATION

itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Morecambe

Morecambe has a branch line train station, trains from London take around 3 hours with a single change at Lancaster station.

There is long stay car parking in several of the municipal carparks in Morecambe, charges are around £8.00 /day (24hrs).

The day starts with the obligatory photo at the start point at Morecambe Bay. The route takes you through the historic city of Lancaster then into the Lune Valley and onwards to cross the River Lune at Hornby.

From here you are entering the Forest of Bowland and start the climbs and descents through the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park area before arriving at the charming town of Settle (good lunch stop 35 miles /56kms).

There is a short cobbled section coming out of Settle before hitting the tough climb out and sharp descent to Cracoe, then onwards to the highest point on the route at Greenhow. From here it is a sharp descent to you overnight location in the lovely town of Pateley Bridge.

The day starts off with a few short climbs but then levels out as you ride to the Cathedral town of Ripon and then onwards to the city of York and York Minster. Out the other side of York follow the River Ouse along cycle paths and lanes to Pocklington.

Another day, another hill to start you off!!, however you are now in the Yorkshire Wolds (chalk hills) with stunning scenery and rolling countryside through Driffield to your finish point in Bridlington and the Promenade.

For those returning to Morecambe, we will meet you at the finish and transfer you back to your vehicles for onward travel. Others may want to stay in Bridlington for a night before travelling on, the choice is yours.

DATES & PRICES

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Generally our package deals are “bespoke” to the individuals, however please find detailed below some of our more standard requests, though we can tailor any package to your requirements:

No of Riders

No of Nights

No of days riding

Price

2

3

3

£375

Up to 4

3

3

£345

Up to 8

3

3

£325

2

4

4

£445

Up to 4

4

4

£415

Up to 8

4

4

£395

2

5

5

£525

Up to 4

5

5

£495

Up to 8

5

5

£475

Single room

£25.00/night

Solo Rider supplement

+50%

Cycle Hire – Giant Escape or Giant Alight Hybrid – 3 days

£75.00

Additional days

+£20.00/day

Electri Bike Hire – 3 days

£125.00

Additional days

+£30.00/day

– Prices are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double ensuite room on a B&B basis and includes baggage transfers, maps, route notes, emergency recovery and transfers

– For numbers greater than 8 or for families sharing a family room please call

– Additional nights before or after, or stop overs during your trip can be added

– We can tailor any package to fit your specific requirements

We do offer discounts for family groups with younger children where they are sharing a family room – just contact us to find out more!

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